Antibiotic Resistance & Extended-Spectrum ß-Lactamase Production in Clinical and Non-Clinical Isolates in Tabuk.

ABSTRACT: The increasing prevalence of antibiotic resistance, driven by the production of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBLs), presents a critical challenge to current medical treatments, particularly in clinical settings. Understanding the distribution and frequency of ESBL-producing bacteria is essential for developing effective control strategies. This study investigated the antibiotic resistance and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) production in bacterial isolates in clinical and non-clinical (food) specimens in Tabuk, KSA. A total of 57 bacterial isolates were analysed, with E. coli and Pseudomonas sp. being the most prevalent. High resistance rates were observed, particularly against third-generation cephalosporins in clinical isolates. ESBL screening revealed a sign

SUBMITTER: Alanazi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11348262 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature